Casual Scout Vacancies

Here at Sheffield United Football Club we are looking for 10 new scouts to join the team. The successful candidates should have a strong understanding of talent within their locality and an enthusiasm for scouting such potential talent.

The following opportunities are available:

1 x Zone 1 Scout - Sheffield / Barnsley / Rotherham (Post ref: AC012023- AS1)

4 x Zone 2 Scout - Doncaster / Lincoln / Worksop (Post ref: AC012023- AS2)

2 x Zone 3 Scout - Chesterfield / Mansfield / Nottingham (Post ref: AC012023- AS3)

2 x Zone 4 Scout - Huddersfield (Post ref: AC012023- AS4)

1 x Zone 5 Scout - Leeds (Post ref: AC012023- AS5)

Please ensure that you confirm which opportunity you are applying for within the application form by including the relevant post reference number.

Role Responsibilities:

- To identify players over the course of the season within the designated age groups for academy selection

- Develop contacts outside SUFC with goals of connecting more players to the club within Sheffield and surrounding areas

- To provide written documentation on potential players for the Academy Recruitment team

- To provide match reports on all games attended

- Serve as a Club ambassador within the academy system and other respective divisions

- Liaise with the Emerging Talent Centre Coaches and the Zone Coordinator regarding the identification of talented players

- To be aware of equality and diversity principles within the recruitment and selection of players

- Attend CPD events put on by the Academy Recruitment Department

- Attend Scouts meetings put on by Zone Coordinators and the Academy Recruitment Department

- Attend the Emerging Talent Centre or Academy games once every 3 months

- Any other reasonable requests as directed by management

- To adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk

- To report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda

- To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all

- To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing

The following criteria are essential for the role:

- FA Talent ID Level 1 Certificate

- FA Safeguarding Children Certificate

- Enhanced DBS check

- Full Driving License

- Prior experience working with Club coaches, scouts, and officials

- Understanding of Academy football

- Knowledge of the locality you are working in

The following criteria are desirable for the role:

- FA Talent ID Level 2 Certificate

- Contacts within grassroots Clubs and private academies within the area you work

- Understanding of the policies and procedures used in Academy Recruitment

Application Process

Please download and save the application form before inputting information. If you require a paper copy please contact the HR department hr@sufc.co.uk or call 0114 253 7200.

Completed application forms must be submitted via email to hr@sufc.co.uk stating the vacancy title in the subject or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU.

Closing Date: Friday 3rd February 2023.

Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above.

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Eligibility for Employment in the UK
In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received.

Equality and Diversity
Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.

Sheffield United FC are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like further information regarding the scheme and how we are able to support disabled persons within the workplace, then please contact our HR team at hr@sufc.co.uk.

Safer Recruitment
Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club's Safeguarding Statement please access the following link:
sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy.